Overview

Get to know the unique spirit of Higuey during this 4-hour tour from Punta Cana. See what life is like in the Domincan countryside and visit the city's historic churches, San Dionicio Church and the Basilica of La Altagracia. Meet some locals and get the opportunity to visit shops where local handicrafts are sold for souvenirs. Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana is included.

4-hour trip to Higuey from Punta Cana

Visit the city's important religious sites, San Dionicio Church and Basilica of La Altagracia

What To Expect

Enjoy convenient pickup from your hotel lobby, where you'll board a comfortable, climate-controlled tour vehicle. Settle in for the short trip to Higuey, Punta Cana's nearest urban neighbor. On the way there, get views of life in rural Dominican countryside.Upon arrival in the historic city of Higuey, head for the town's two most impressive churches. The Basilica of La Altagracia (The Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia) was built in the 1950s in honor of the patroness saint of the Dominican Republic. Admire the ancient San Dionicio Church (Santuario San Dionisio), dating from 1512, then visit a handicraft shop to peruse the locally made souvenirs. Please note: Long pants, long skirts and long-sleeved shirts are mandatory to enter the cathedral. Travel into the city's surrounding countryside to see a typical Dominican house, as well as coffee and cocoa plantations. Learn how the well-known Dominican coffee is made and get the opportunity to taste exotic tropical fruits, chocolate and coffee made in the area.At the end of your 4-hour tour, return to Punta Cana for hotel drop-off.

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Kathy D

, Jul 2016

Viator tours providing service through local tours Mc travel and tours. However I believe a different agency showed up. I'm giving a rating of 3 primarily for being late and no English guide upon arrival. Our original time was 9 am. Later changed to 9:25 then to 9:50. Only to show up after 10 am. Upon guide arrived the trip ended up being very productive. The tour was a little less than 4 hours. The guide showed us how the Dominicans people pretty much live off the land agriculturally. By making coconut oil and other products.
The meat market consist of cut up animals that was hung outside to dry. We were able to view 2 of the oldest churches and a local store for souvenirs. Visit a local family who sold several types of products. Some of them I believe we're over priced. But very nice family. Be wear of bugs because there were everywhere. Some of the members were cutting up coconut to be processed. Very interesting trip! Especially if you are interested in learning about the people and culture. Higuey is about a 45 minute drive from Punta Cana.
Improvements needed is to have an English speaking guide available for the duration of the trip. Riding 45 minutes with empty space was a little wasted. No water or refreshments provided on our trip. Maybe because it's a new itinerary.